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Stricken former Manchester United manager took Guardiola out to dinner two weeks ago to congratulate him on winning the Premier League title

1967 - Alex Ferguson signs for Glasgow Rangers. He stayed at the club until 1969. Allsport Hulton /
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1978 - 1986 - Enjoys a successful period as manager of Aberdeen, winning the league three times, the Scottish Cup four times, the European Cup Winners' Cup, and the European Super Cup. Seen here celebrating a 3-0 victory in the 1986 Scottish Cup final. Allsport UK

There had been no updates from United or from Salford Royal, where Ferguson was admitted, by 1.30pm on Sunday afternoon.

The club said on Saturday night that the surgery had gone "very well" but that Ferguson would need a period of intensive care to aid his recovery.

Ferguson had appeared fit and well when he presented his old sparring partner Arsene Wenger with a memento at Old Trafford last Sunday ahead of the Frenchman's departure from Arsenal.

But rumours began to circulate about the 76-year-old's health after Doncaster manager Darren Ferguson, Alex's son, did not attend his side's final match of the League One season against Wigan Athletic because of what was reported as a "severe family issue".

The Football Association, Premier League, Fifa, Uefa and individual clubs from Britain and around the world tweeted their best wishes along with a host of current and former United players.